Los Angeles Dodgers at Atlanta Braves Predictions & Picks
Atlanta are tipped to level the series and force a winner-takes-all clash in Los Angeles.
Starting pitcher Tyler Mahle made an impressive preseason debut in the Wild Card round, while the bats can enjoy success against Tyler Glasnow, who has been hittable in recent outings.
- Atlanta Braves are 6-2 in the previous 8 meetings
- Tyler Mahle allowed 1 earned run in 7 innings in his playoff debut
- Tyler Glasnow has allowed 17 hits and 13 runs in his last 22.1 innings
- The Under has cashed in each of the first 3 games in this series
Head To Head
- Los Angeles Dodgers lead the all-time series 1229-1062-22
- Los Angeles Dodgers lead this playoff series 2-1
- Los Angeles Dodgers won 3-1 when the two teams last met on October 6
Los Angeles Dodgers Form
Los Angeles go into the second game of this series in Atlanta holding a 2-1 lead, meaning one more victory will see them advance.
| Date | Playoff Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct-03 | vs Atlanta Braves | W | 5-3 |
| Oct-04 | vs Atlanta Braves | L | 2-3 |
| Oct-06 | at Atlanta Braves | W | 5-3 |
Atlanta Braves Form
Atlanta are one loss away from elimination from the playoffs, having lost their first home game of this series to go 2-1 down to the Dodgers.
| Date | Playoff Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep-29 | vs Philadelphia Phillies | W | 5-3 |
| Sep-30 | vs Philadelphia Phillies | L | 3-4 |
| Oct-01 | vs Philadelphia Phillies | W | 6-2 |
| Oct-03 | at Los Angeles Dodgers | L | 3-5 |
| Oct-04 | at Los Angeles Dodgers | W | 3-2 |
| Oct-06 | vs Los Angeles Dodgers | L | 1-3 |
Starting Pitchers
| Player | Team | Record | ERA | Strikeouts | Innings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | Los Angeles Dodgers | 5-2 | 3.53 | 98 | 74.0 |
| Tyler Mahle | Atlanta Braves | 7-10 | 4.01 | 137 | 148.3 |